Portal

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Proposed Canon

Portals are magical teleportation devices that allow a user to leave one hex and enter another instantly. They are considered Titanic in nature, and are likely impossible for mortals to create, even through the power of a caster link.Erf-b3-p43 Portals take the form of glowing doorways, and vary in color.LIAB_57:12

The only known portals connect to the Magic Kingdom. One exists in each capitalcity with an associated endpoint in the Portal Park of Magic Kingdom. The city-side portal is always located near the bottom of the city's tower.

Passing through a portal does not follow the known Movement rules. It apparently does not require movement points, as proven when Parson was able to use a portal despite being a garrison unit with zero move. Furthermore, units may pass through a portal when it is not their turn, as Parson and his casters left Gobwin Knob during the Royal Crown Coalition's turn, and returned during the night (between turns). Erf-b1-p136

Like hex boundaries, portals will not normally allow projectile weapons and trap effects to pass through. The area close to the portal blocks even a fire's heat.

The backside of a portal looks identical to the front end, but unlike the front cannot be passed through.

Casters of Magic Kingdom can decide to seal a portal by using Dirtamancy to create a physical barrier around it from iron plates and masonry.Hvs.tCF 208 These seals are by no means impenetrable, but offer warning in the event of an attack.Hvs.tCF 268

Portal Columns

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Portals are projected by columns that extend into the bedrock underground. The columns appear to be constructs of Titanic Dirtamancy. Portal Park has one portal column for each capital site, including those that are currently inactive.WB2014 Digdoug - Episode 19

Portal Collars

Portal columns have collars, what Ivan Poe describes as a dampener or lens. If the collar is broken, the column will project portals all over the bedrock. Hvs.tCF 235 This is a dangerous undertaking, as Ivan noted that discovering this almost croaked him.Hvs.tCF 235

While they cannot enter portals to the Magic Kingdom, it is possible for non-casters to exit from the Magic Kingdom. (This is common knowledge.) That makes it possible for casters to sell magic units like golems to sides, while never leaving Magic Kingdom themselves (but not rent, since the return of the unit through the same route isn't possible).Hvs.tCF 267